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Hi, and welcome to the website for pianist and composer Catherine Marie Charlton! If you're not familiar with my piano music, here's a little run-down... my first love is improvisation, and I'm inspired by all kinds of music. My original training was in classical music, and in more recent years I've studied jazz, and lately I've been pursuing classical studies again... but mostly I just play and be ME, and express my emotions through the keyboard.

Live, I perform solo piano and as a duo with J. Jody Janetta on drums. As a soloist, I perform originals, mixed with classical music and compositions by some of my favorite pianists. (a recent concert program at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, included music by Chopin, George Winston, Keith Jarrett, and Chick Corea). As a duo with Jody Janetta, we play my originals, free improvisations, folk tunes, jazz standards... ranging from the meditative to the avant-garde, from classical sounding to Monk-meets-Satie, to Cecil Taylor-meets-Debussy (those are descriptions from fans...). We are inspired greatly by the music on the European record label ECM. Some of my musical heroes include Keith Jarrett, David Darling, Bobby McFerrin, and Bruce Hornsby (his new Camp Meeting album especially...).

My piano recordings to-date have leaned towards the relaxation genre and people tell me they de-stress and rejuvenate to the music. To read what fans have to say, hear and purchase my albums, including River Dawn: Piano Meditations and The Undershore please visit the Catherine Marie Charlton gallery on CDBaby.com. Catherine Marie Charlton music is also available on iTunes:

Catherine Marie Charlton


Welcome, and enjoy!

Catherine Marie
Testimonials
I have really loved your recordings, but what I loved most about your concert was the introductions to each of the pieces... they really made the music come alive.
— Fan in Landenberg, PA
Thank you so much for such an elegant performance. Your selection of pieces created a lovely afternoon. The audience was very receptive and pleased to have you play your own compositions...
— Barbara S. Baker Walsh, Executive Secretary
Hadley Memorial Fund, Kennett Square PA
Catherine Marie's concert was a lovely addition to our classical concert series. The music was an exciting mix of Ginastera, Chopin, Debussy,and Rachmaninoff, executed in superb musicianship.
— Mary Laury, Executive Director
Schoodic Arts for All, Winter Harbor ME

Chopin, or Winston, or Jarrett, Catherine Marie Charlton will cast a spell over you. You can count on it. Show up for this genuine article, a comprehensive, elevated, pianistic experience.

— Dr. Robert Bedford, Professor of Music
West Chester University
Catherine Marie Charlton is a passionate, creative artist whose improvisational skills are inspiring. She is an amazing performer as much as she is a smart business woman always prepared and professional.
— Emily Moody, Performing Arts Associate
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
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CMC News
Red Leaf, Grey Sky now on Pandora Radio
Jan 25, 2012
Red Leaf, Grey Sky is now available on Pandora Radio... yay! Read on
Red Leaf, Grey Sky on the Zone Music Reporter Charts
Jan 24, 2012
Red Leaf, Grey Sky charted at #15 on the December 2011 Zone Music Reporter instrumental music radio charts. Not bad for an autumn-themed album at Christmastime! Read on
Red Leaf, Grey Sky new review
Jan 24, 2012
"...varied, deeply introspective (even somewhat avant garde at times), and intimately reflective long-play EP (the six tracks comprise about 25 minutes of music). One thing that any piano music fan ... Read on
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